PAESUS (city in Troad)
Ancient city of Troas, in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Troad
- Where
- 40.40° N, 26.79° E
Paesus is an ancient city in Troas, located among the cities of the Hellespont between Lampsacus and Parium. Herodotus 5.117.1 The people of Paesus were originally a colony established by Milesians. Strabo 13.1.19 A river with the same name as the city also existed there. Strabo 13.1.19
Described in the sources
Amphius, a wealthy man, resided in this city. Iliad 5 ¶49 Paesus is listed among the Asian cities colonized by the Milesians. Strabo 14.1.6
Stories and history
Daurises captured the city in a single day. Herodotus 5.117.1 A poet referred to the region using the name Apaesus. Strabo 13.1.19 Daurises marched away from the city to attack Parius. Herodotus 5.117.1 The city was completely destroyed and razed to the ground. Strabo 13.1.19 The inhabitants of Paesus relocated to the city of Lampsacus. Strabo 13.1.19 A wealthy individual who lived in the city is mentioned by a poet. Strabo 13.1.19 Amphius owned extensive agricultural land suitable for growing grain. Iliad 5 ¶49